Health & Social Care -Extended Certificate
Why study Health & Social Care?
The Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Health and Social Care. (Extended Certificate) is a new qualification which has been developed to engage in a broad investigation of various aspects of the health and social care sector.
This qualification has been designed in collaboration with representatives from higher education and relevant professional bodies to ensure that students can develop up to date knowledge, understanding, skills and attributes required to be successful within the sector.
The qualification is equivalent to one A Level in size, it is suitable for students looking to develop their applied knowledge and skills in health and social care alongside two A Levels
Extra-curricular aspects of the course
There will be opportunities for students to gather valuable work experience at the end of Year 12 within health and social care settings. We will also be inviting health and social care professionals in to present students with information on their experience of a career in this sector.
Entry Requirements
A grade 5 in GCSE English Language or Literature, Mathematics and Core Science is required.
The qualification supports access to a range of Higher Education courses. The qualification carries UCAS points and it contributes to meeting admission requirements for many courses such as Nursing, Primary Education and Sport Studies.
Equipment required for the course
Students need to be equipped with adequate stationary for the equivalent of five hours teaching per week.
Assessment
There are three main forms of assessment for the qualification: external, internal and synoptic.
Units are assessed using a grading scale of Distinction (D), Merit (M), Pass (P), Near Pass (N) and Unclassified (U). The grade of Near Pass is used for externally assessed units only.
There are four units to complete in total; three mandatory units and one optional unit. External examinations will be sat during year 12 and year 13.
|
Unit |
Content |
Weighting |
|
Year 12 |
||
|
Unit 1: Human Lifespan Development |
PIES and factors affecting growth and development, interventions and the different professionals providing care and treatment |
An external examination set and marked by Pearson 80 marks worth 25% of the total qualification |
|
Unit 5: Promoting Health Education (TBC) |
Health education, its purpose and use of different approaches and models to achieve positive health outcomes |
Coursework unit - Pearson Set Assignment Brief (PSAB) worth 25% of the total qualification |
|
Year 13 |
||
|
Unit 2: Human Biology and Health |
Human body structure and systems, normal physiological functioning and the impact of common disorders |
An external examination set and marked by Pearson 80 marks worth 25% of the total qualification |
|
Unit 3: Principles of Health and Social Care Practice Synoptic unit |
Core principles, values and legislation that underpin and influence health and social care, and the effect of social determinants on an individual health status |
Coursework unit - Pearson Set Assignment Brief (PSAB) worth 25% of the total qualification |
.
For more information on this course please contact
Mrs S Moran